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Devin Zvosec

8 months

WE ARE GOING DANCING!!! ⚽️🏆 JMU DUKES NATION LETS GOOOOO!!!!! We couldn’t have accomplished this without all of your support this season!!! #GoDukes 💜💛

JMU Women's Soccer

@JMUWSoccer

8 months

𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍. See y'all this weekend in Columbia! #GoDukes

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Man-Oriented 3-4-1-2 High Press” *2 Fwds take care of opponent 2 Cbs. *Man Marking the midfield. *Pressing trap & trigger is a pass to the opponent full-back. *Line of Restraint is midfield. *Line of Confrontation is the top of the 18-yard box.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

11 months

Made an animation to show a little bit of how De Zerbi set up Brighton last year! Sometimes the two forwards split super high & wide which varies from the two close forwards in this animation. Excited to see it in action again. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Premier League

@premierleague

11 months

De Zerbi ball in action from the first whistle 🤩 🇺🇸 #PLSummerSeries 📺

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Thread) Four Structures in the Attack Phase "1-3-2-2-3 Att Structure Against a 1-4-3-3" *Box midfield-double pivot provides close support to back 3. *2 high ACMs in the half-space put 1 HM in a dilemma. *Front 3 are high & stretched to pin & open gaps in opp backline.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“3-4-1-2 Pressing an expansive 4-3-3” *2 Fwds take care of opponent 2 Cbs. *Man Marking the CM’s. *Pressing trap & trigger is a pass to the opponent full-back. *Line of Restraint is midfield. *Line of Confrontation is the top of the 18-yard box. Video made w/ @Effmatch

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Thread) Four Structures in the Build Phase “1-4-2-2-2 Build Against a 4-3-3” *Lower & wider FBs to create more distance for pressing forwards. *Triangles between CB, FB & HM. *Double Pivot to provide close support to CBs. *2 Fwds stay high & in half-space to pin opp backline.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“1-2-4-2-2 Build Up Structure Against a 4-3-3” *Overload 1st line to attract pressure. *Higher players in half-space & try to stay between the lines. *Double diamonds around ball carrier. *Positional advantages to break a line of pressure. Video made with @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

6 months

(Thread) The Big Three Superiorities “Numerical Superiority” *Numerical superiority is having more #’s than the opp in an area of the field. *It offers more passing options around the ball in possession. *Greater #’s around the ball offer efficient counter-pressing moments.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“3-4-2-1 Pressing an expansive 4-3-3” *Jump press by the ACM to press the ball-carrying CB. *Zonal/Man-Marking Hybrid. *Pressing Trap-FB pass centrally into Midfield Box *Can the WB funnel inside to the numerical superiority centrally. Video= @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

"Benefits of filming training sessions with a drone" *Real-time tactical cam. *Birds' eye point of view helps you see the game differently. *Higher vantage point helps correct key individual, positional & team details. *It can help improve your post-session self-reflection.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

4 months

De Zerbi is a master of details. I have to say, I’ve been fortunate in my career to have grounds crews that have painted specific linings on the field, helping to bring the tactics boards to life. The details of these markings on the field can be crucial for player development.

Caño Football

@CanoFootball

4 months

Kevin-Prince Boateng on playing under Roberto De Zerbi:

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

"Final 3rd Map" *Create specific terminology for your team. *Provide visual to help players understand how you view the final 3rd. *Provide guidance on expectations in specific zones. *Game model & players' strengths-based. Made with @Effmatch *This is my own final 3rd map.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

3 months

Teach players to look for superiorities ⬇️⬇️ *Positional *Numerical *Qualitative Train these superiorities to help players understand how & when to use them against the opp. Develop intelligent ⚽️ players, outside-the-box thinkers & solution-finders. Graphic made w/ @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

3 months

“1-2-4-2-2 Build Up Structure Against a 4-3-3” *Overload 1st line to attract pressure. *Higher players in half-space & try to stay between the lines. *Double diamonds around ball carrier. *Positional advantages to break a line of pressure. Video made with @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Create the Rondo” *Create angled numerical superiority around ball. *Short distance between off-the-ball support to help in possession & counter-press out of possession. *Provoke the opp to press to open new space. *Note-This 20-second clip is purely for educational purposes.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

6 months

(Thread) Three Types of Counter-Pressing "Space-Oriented Counter-Pressing" *Dominate and control the space. *Counter-pressing players start to close in on the ball carrier while controlling space. *Drive the opponent into a specific space.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

Teach players to consistently look for superiorities ⬇️⬇️ *Positional *Numerical *Qualitative Train these superiorities to help players understand how & when to use them against the opponent. Develop outside-the-box thinkers & solution-finders. Graphic made w/ @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

We will be in Florida this weekend searching for some #uncommon future 🐶⚽️💜💛! Where are our future Duke dogs at? Drop your schedule below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

Don’t just tell players to scan. Teach them how to scan, teach them when to scan, teach them what to scan for. Scanning is one of the most critical skills for a ⚽️ player, but it’s often under-taught. It is a simple yet complex skill that can take good players to elite players.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Thread) Four High Pressing Structures “1-3-5-2 Pressing a 1-4-3-3” *Pressing structure with 2 FWDs to combat opp-wide CBs. *Hybrid zonal/marking strategy. *Weak-side WBs offer flexibility to join backline & create a back 4, so CBs aren't isolated 1v1. *Aggressive press to

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

4 months

Jesse Marsch is spot-on as usual! Controlling space by strategic positioning of players within your att structure is crucial to maximizing your counter-pressing effectivenesss. Also, the positioning in rest-defense helps circulate the ball & minimize risk of counter attacks.

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@MT_Analysis

4 months

Great explanation from Jesse Marsch on the counter-press. "It's about controlling the spaces"

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Building in a 4-1-2-3 shape” *Create rondos around ball carrier to have numerical superiority *Rotations of ACM, LFWD & CFWD to move the man-marking opponent. *Up-Back-Wide Pattern. * #Halfspace cut back assist.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Press Resistant” The ability to resist high pressure from the opponent when in possession. Our #1 goal is developing confident players. We want to empower our players to be solution-finders! Our CBs are very important playmakers. We want them to be press resistant!

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

6 months

“3-4-2-1 Pressing an expansive 4-3-3” *Jump press by the ACM to press the ball-carrying CB. *Zonal/Man-Marking Hybrid. *Pressing Trap-FB pass centrally into Midfield Box *Can the WB funnel inside to the defensive numerical superiority (Centrally) Video= @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Build Phase Progressing Into Attack Phase” *2-3 structure in build phase. *HM & CB rotation. *LACM, LFWD & CFWD rotation. *RACM & RFWD rotation. *Create the rondo to progress through the opponent. *Half-space to half-space assist.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“2-4-2-2 Structure” *Overload 1st line to attract pressure. *Higher players in half-space & try to stay in between the lines. *Double diamonds around ball carrier. *Positional advantages to break a line of pressure. *Note-this 10 sec clip is purely for educational purposes.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

7 months

“1-4-3-3 Pressing a 1-3-5-2” *Front 3 applies high pressure to take care of opp 3 CBs. *4 def vs opp 2 FWDs allows FBs to roll up to opp WBs. *Weakside FB stays connected to CBs so they aren’t isolated 1v1 against 2 opp FWDs. *WFWDs can help with wide space & opp WBs.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

6 months

"1-3-2-2-3 Att Structure Against a 1-4-1-2-3" *Box midfield-double pivot provides close support to back 3. *2 high ACMs in the half-space put 1 HM in a defending dilemma. *Front 3 are high & stretched to pin & open gaps in the opp backline. Soccer graphic made w/ @Effmatch 🔥

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@CoachZvosec

3 months

There are many different ways to set up Rest-Defense. The Rest-Defense setup should look to accomplish the following: *Gain space in the att.3rd *Support possession in the final 3rd *Eliminate transition moments *Reduce/eliminate passing options *Exploit opponent weaknesses

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

3 months

Counter-pressing is more than just running hard individually; it is calculated & organized as a team to eliminate as many passing options as possible. The most crucial aspect of counter-pressing is that it is consistently trained to instill the pack mentality in your players.

Moussa Behilil

@BehililMoussa

2 years

4v2 to 6v4 Rondo

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Thread) Four Rest-Defense Structures "2-3 Rest-Defense Against 1 high & 2 low" *Plus one in the 1st line. *Triangle of support between CBs & HM. *FBs occupy the half-space in the 2nd line.

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@CoachZvosec

7 months

“1-4-2-2-2 Build Against a 4-3-3” *Lower & wider FBs to create more distance for pressing forwards. *Triangles between CB, FB & HM. *Double Pivot to provide close support to CBs. *2 Fwds stay high & in half-space to pin opp backline.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

7 months

“1-4-4-2 Diamond Pressing a 1-4-3-3” *Fwds press outside to inside to deter pass to FB & force centrally. *Aggressive press that can be used to try & win the ball centrally in att 3rd. *4 defenders vs opponent 3 forwards. *This press can be used to trap wide as well.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Thread) The Big Three Superiorities “Numerical Superiority” *Numerical superiority is having more #’s than the opp in an area of the field. *It offers more passing options around the ball in possession. *Greater #’s around the ball offer efficient counter-pressing moments.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

4 months

“Narrow 4-3-3 Mid-Block” *Minimum width to protect the middle & deter central passes. *Once the ball goes to a FB - shift the block to create defensive numerical superiority around the ball. *Press the FB with intensity. *Note- this 10-second clip is for educational purposes.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“2-3-5 Attacking Structure” *Occupy 4-5 Vertical Channels *Full-backs invert into the halfspace & create a 3-person midfield. *5 players high to pin the opponent's backline *Halfspace assist generates high xA opportunity

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

3 years

Recruiting for coaches can be a grind. Early mornings, late nights, & long days. Lots of traveling & missing time with their families. But as coaches, we get the opportunity to help individuals turn their dreams into realities. That is pretty dang cool & makes it all worth it.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

11 months

@MenInBlazers Watching the #FIFAWWC is the only acceptable answer!!!

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

9 months

"1-3-1-3-3 Att Structure Against a 1-4-2-3-1” *Strong support in wide channel to try to take advantage of opp narrow shape. *3 ACMs to try to cause defending dilemma for opp double pivot. *WFWDs utilize maximum width in hopes of opening gaps in opp backline. Soccer graphic made

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@CoachZvosec

8 months

"1-2-3-5 Narrow Att Structure Against a 1-4-2-3-1" *Occupy 5 Vertical Channels. *Fbs invert into the half-space & create a 3-person midfield. *5 players staggered & high to pin & pull the opp backline. *Triangles between FB, CM, & WFWD. *WFWD can drop down to support possession.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

"1-2-3-5 Narrow Att Structure Against a 1-4-2-3-1" *Occupy 5 Vertical Channels. *Fbs invert into the half-space & create a 3-person midfield. *5 players staggered & high to pin & pull the opp backline. *Triangles between FB, CM, & WFWD. *WFWD can drop down to support possession.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

11 months

"1-3-2-2-3 Att Structure Against a 1-4-1-2-3" *Box midfield-double pivot provides close support to back 3. *2 high ACMs in the half-space put 1 HM in a dilemma. *Front 3 are high & stretched to pin & open gaps in the opp backline. Soccer graphic made with @Effmatch 🔥

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

3 months

(Thread) The Big Three Superiorities “Numerical Superiority” *Numerical superiority is having more #’s than the opp in an area of the field. *It offers more passing options around the ball in possession. *Greater #’s around the ball offer efficient counter-pressing moments.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

6 months

Thankful for all of the love yesterday! 🫶🏻 & a big thank you to my boss @KenMasuhr_Jr for adding me to his staff! Beyond grateful for this opportunity! & excited to help him elevate @CanesFutbol ! This journey is going to be special! It’s All About The U 🙌🏻 #GoCanes 🧡💚

Miami Hurricanes Soccer

@CanesFutbol

6 months

Welcome to The U, @CoachZvosec 🙌 Coach Zvosec joins the staff after consecutive record-breaking stints at James Madison and North Florida. 📰:

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Pressing in a 1-3-5-2 vs a 1-4-3-3” *Pressing structure with 2 fwds to combat opp-wide CBs. *Hybrid zonal/marking strategy. *Weak-side WBs offer flexibility to join backline & create a back 4, so CBs aren't isolated 1v1. *Aggressive press to win the ball higher up the field.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

4 months

"Benefits of the Half-Space" *A player can play 360°. *Disrupt the opp defensive shape by creating confusion between CB & OB. *Cut-back passes from the half-space are a highly effective assist method. This is a couple of benefits of the half-space. Soccer graphic = @Effmatch

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Thread) Three Types of Counter-Pressing "Space-Oriented Counter-Pressing" *Dominate and control the space. *Counter-pressing players start to close in on the ball carrier while controlling space. *Drive the opponent into a specific space.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“1-4-1-2-3 Build Against a 4-2-3-1” *GK, CBs, & HM create a 4v1 against lone FWD. *FBs stay wide & low to draw opp ACMs to press & open gaps in opponent shape. *CM & ACM start high to create space for them to drop into. *3 FWDs stay high to pin the backline. Soccer graphic made

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

5 months

I'm a fan of hexagonal positional games. Utilizing different shapes of grids can help increase spatial & positional awareness. It's another great way to encourage proper body orientation, as well as improve scanning skills. I often use this activity to improve these skills.

Prof. Pedro Mendonça⚽️

@PedMenCoach

5 months

⚽️💠Coaches are tapping into the power of geometric shapes to enhance footballers' adaptations. The hexagon, in particular, can boost body orientation and scanning skills. Differential Training emphasizes training in varied spaces for diverse solutions! 📘Differential Training:

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

2 months

Thank you to everyone in the soccer community that reached out yesterday! I’m thrilled for this incredible opportunity and eager to begin working with this exceptional group of student-athletes! Looking forward to chasing greatness together and building a lasting legacy. 🐻🖤💛

Oakland Women's Soccer

@OaklandWSOC

2 months

We are excited to announce Devin Zvosec as our new Head Coach!! Welcome to the Golden Grizzly family!🐻 Full Release:

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“1-2-3-2-3 Build Against a 4-4-2 Diamond” *FBs start high & wide to create max distance between themselves & opp wide mids. *1 pivot player to create 4v2 against opp fwds. *CM’s set up in half-space to attract opp wide mids & hm. *Utilize wide spaces to create overloads. Soccer

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

2 years

2022 Men’s FIFA World Cup Assist Locations & Types % *Through ball was the most effective assist method. *49% of assists came from #HalfSpace channels. *Crosses from the half-space is more effective than from the flank *Graphic shows the locations & types %. Made w/ @Effmatch

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

"1-3-2-1-4 Att Structure Against a 1-4-4-2 Diamond” *Three CBs to deal with the opponent 2 forwards. *Two HMs to overload the opponent 1 HM. This creates a potential positional & numerical advantage. *Natural Diamonds between outside CB, HM, WFWD, and CFWD. Soccer graphic made

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

2 months

(Thread) Four Rest-Defense Structures "2-3 Rest-Defense Against 1 high & 2 low" *Plus one in the 1st line. *Triangle of support between CBs & HM. *FBs occupy the half-space in the 2nd line.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

Class of 2025… Who is going to be on the cover?!?! #GoDukes 🐶👑

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“1-4-2-4 Pressing an Expansive Flat 1-4-4-2” *Front 4 is used to apply high pressure & overload a team that wants to build short. *Aggressive press to try & win the ball high up the field. *4 def vs opp 2 fwds allows FBs to be aggressive & roll up to opp WMIDS. *It can transform

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

@realstewpeters Everyone needs to report this tweet so it's taken down! This is extremely gross!

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@CoachZvosec

6 months

(Thread) Four Rest-Defense Structures "2-3 Rest-Defense Against 1 high & 2 low" *Plus one in the 1st line. *Triangle of support between CBs & HM. *FBs occupy the half-space in the 2nd line.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“1-4-3-3 Pressing a 1-3-5-2” *Front 3 applies high pressure to take care of opp 3 CBs. *4 def vs opp 2 FWDs allows FBs to be aggressive & roll up to opp WBs. *Weakside FB stays connected to CBs so they aren’t isolated 1v1 against 2 opp FWDs. *WFWDs can help with wide space & opp

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Why the #HalfSpace ?” *Create overloads *Create confusion between CB/OB *Create more support centrally There are many different ways to utilize the half-space. It is one of the most dangerous areas on the field & a great way to create superiorities. Graphic made w/ @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

7 months

Don’t just tell players to scan. Teach them how to scan, teach them when to scan, teach them what to scan for. Scanning is one of the most critical skills for a ⚽️ player, but it’s often under-taught. It is a simple yet complex skill that can take good players to elite players.

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@CoachZvosec

6 months

"The Third-Man Run Concept" *This concept helps the team in possession find a better-positioned &/or free player. *It can help create numerical superiority. *It can be used to penetrate through the opponent's shape. Note-This 15-sec clip is purely for educational purposes.

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@CoachZvosec

3 months

“1-2-3-2-3 Attacking Structure” *5 vertical channels occupied. *2 cms occupying left & right half-space in advanced positions. *Movement-counter movement by 9 & 10 *3 fwds to pin & stretch the opp backline. *4v3 rondo to move opp. *Note-20-sec clip is for educational purposes.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Thread) Four Rest-Defense Structures "2-3 Rest-Defense Against 1 High & 2 Low" *Plus one in the 1st line. *Triangle of support between CBs & HM. *FBs occupy the half-space in the 2nd line.

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@CoachZvosec

4 months

“Create the Rondo” *Create angled numerical superiority around ball. *Short distance between off-the-ball support to help in possession & counter-press out of possession. *Provoke the opp to press to open new space. *Note-This 30-second clip is purely for educational purposes.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

"1-3-1-6 (1-3-1-2-4) Att Structure Against a 1-5-2-1-2” *4 high forwards to pin & stretch opp backline. *2 lower forwards in the half-space to exploit gaps in the backline. *Movement & counter-movement to pull & manipulate opp backline. *3 CBs to deal with opp front 2. Soccer

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“1-4-2-2-2 Build Against a 4-3-3” *Lower & wider FBs to create more distance for pressing forwards. *Triangles between CB, FB & HM. *Double Pivot to provide close support to CBs. *2 Fwds stay high & in half-space to pin opp backline.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

@ESPNFC Just give them the trophy already. What a squad & performance!

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“1-2-4-2-2 Build Against a 4-3-3” *Overload 1st line with 4 players to attract pressure. *Higher players in half-space & try to stay between the lines. *Double diamonds with CB, FB, HM, & ACM. *FBs create positional advantages to break the line of pressure. Soccer graphic made

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@CoachZvosec

3 months

"Benefits of Running at Players in the Final 3rd" *Draw multiple defenders & narrow the backline. *Open up time & space for other players. *Draw the eyes of multiple defenders which helps teammates utilize blindside runs. *This 15 sec clip is purely for educational purposes

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Expansive 2-3-2-3 in Possession” *5 vertical channels occupied. *2 cms occupying the left & right #halfspace in advanced positions. *Movement/counter-movement by #9 & #10 *3 fwds to pin & stretch the opp backline. *Yes, I know there is questionable defending from opp.

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@CoachZvosec

2 years

This is an example of a 2-3 rest defense. Structuring the base of your formation in the Att 3rd is crucial to helping keep possession & destroy transition moments.

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@CoachZvosec

1 year

"Benefits of the Half-Space" *A player can play 360°. *Disrupt the opp defensive shape by creating confusion between CB & OB. *Cut-back passes from the half-space are a highly effective assist method. This is a couple of benefits of the half-space. Soccer graphic = @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Long Post) I’ve spent almost a decade as a collegiate assistant soccer coach. It has been a fun journey at multiple universities working under amazing leaders. If I had to give a piece of advice to future collegiate coaches I think it would be “to complete every assigned task

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Defending in a narrow 3-4-3” *Tight Front 3 in a triangle structure. *Protect the middle of the field. *Pressing Trap & Trigger is a pass to an outside back. *Create defensive numerical superiority around ball carrier. *Note-This 25 sec clip is purely for educational purposes.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Why the #HalfSpace ?” *Create overloads *Create confusion between CB/OB *Create more support centrally There are many different ways to utilize the half-space. It is one of the most dangerous areas on the field & a great way to create superiorities. Graphic made w/ @Effmatch

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

11 months

@FOXSoccer Is it Messi because it was the game-winner? Or Zlatan because of the level of difficulty? To be fair Zlatan scored the equalizer & game-winner in his debut. Two script-perfect debuts for these legends though!

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

5 months

“Triangles & Diamonds in Possession" *Create angled numerical superiority around the ball *Short distance between immediate off-the-ball support *Provoke the press *Collect them on one side of the field to open new space *This 20-sec clip is for educational purposes.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

(Thread) Three Types of Counter-Pressing "Space-Oriented Counter-Pressing" *Dominate & control the space. *Counter-pressing players start to close in on the ball carrier & try to dictate where the opponent can go. *Drive the opponent into a specific space that might seem open.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

11 months

“Defending in a 1-4-1-4-1 Midblock” *Compact vertically & horizontally. *Eliminate central passing lanes & players between the lines by using cover shadows. *Condense space in behind by giving up space in front & utilizing high-line gk. *Communication between partnerships.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

2 years

I see you, @SoniaONeill_ ! Keep grinding! Comeback season for you! 💪🏻👏🏻

Sonia María

@SoniaONeill_

2 years

Bike, core work, bike , core work, and more bike … counting down the days until I can run again 🙃

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

3 years

My first day on campus and I can already tell why this place is so special. #GoDukes 💜

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

4 months

"1-3-1-6 (1-3-1-2-4) Att Structure Against a 1-5-2-1-2” *4 high forwards to pin & stretch opp backline. *2 lower forwards in the half-space to exploit gaps in the backline. *Movement & counter-movement to pull & manipulate opp backline. *3 CBs to deal with opp front 2.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

7 months

“1-4-2-4 Pressing an Expansive Flat 1-4-4-2” *Front 4 to apply high pressure & overload a team that builds short. *Aggressive press to try & win the ball high. *4 def vs opp 2 fwds allows strong side FB to roll up to opp WMIDS. *It can transform into a flat 4-4-2 mid-block.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

7 months

"1-3-2-1-4 Att Structure Against a 1-4-4-2 Diamond” *Three CBs to deal with the opponent 2 forwards. *Two HMs to overload the opponent 1 HM. This creates a potential positional & numerical advantage. *Natural Diamonds between outside CB, HM, WFWD, and CFWD.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

13 days

Dear 2026 PSAs, Remember that 06/15 is just the beginning of your journey. It can be an exciting day, but it's not the end. Everyone’s journey is different, so don’t get caught up in the comparison game. Stay focused on the main goal, which is finding the right fit for YOU.

Oakland Women's Soccer

@OaklandWSOC

13 days

Ring ring!📱We’re super excited to search for future Golden Grizzlies in the class of 2026 starting TOMORROW!!

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

2 years

Counter-Press with passion and hunt the ball as a pack. Every player must do their job to counter-press successfully. #Analysis #Soccer

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Rotations” Rotations allow you to change the picture to create new problems for the opponent. *HM & CB *LB & CM *LFWD & CFWD

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

3 months

Scanning is a critical skill in ⚽️, but it can often be under-taught. Coaches should look to teach their players how to scan, when to scan, & what to scan for. In order for players to make the right decisions on the ball, they must develop spatial intelligence off the ball.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

6 months

(Thread) Rondo’s are a great training activity. You can manipulate them to teach different attacking &/or defensive concepts. They can be used to teach a variety of technical skills. You can set them up in different areas of the field to align with specific match situations.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

2 years

Empowered players create phenomenal moments. Understanding time, space, and how to positionally rotate/interchange are very important elements in a successful build.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

2-3 Build VS 4-diamond 2. *OBs start on the touchline to create more distance for the opp wide mids to cover. *GK involved between CBs & HM to create a 4v2 against opp fwds. *Utilizing the wide spaces to create overloads. One example of how to try to bypass a 4-diamond 2.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

2 years

One of my all-time favorite Rondos to run. So many different coaching points can be made. Great for bringing out counter-pressing moments. Hunt as a pack when the ball is lost. 👏🏻

Moussa Behilil

@BehililMoussa

2 years

4v2 to 6v4 Rondo

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

Great clip of the DeZerbi way. 2-4-2-2 or 2-4-1-3 structure. Occupy 5 vertical channels. Attract pressure, overload the 1st line & double pivots close together to provide 1 touch support. Up-back-through to by pass defensive block.

Albin Sheqiri

@albinsheqiri

1 year

Roberto #DeZerbi - up-back-through video + session • 6s in different lines • Overload space behind 1st press line > provoke pressure from 2nd press line • Follow the pass & press > become an option behind the opposing press • Tempo switch > when recieving between lines (1)

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

11 months

“Positional & Numerical Superiorities” *Positional Superiority- Created by the ACM staying in between the opp lines. *Numerical Superiority- The WFWD stays in wide channel. This helps the ACM, WFWD, & CFWD create a 3v2. *Exploiting the FB-CB gap with a pass to a blindside run.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Ball-Oriented Counter-Pressing” To disrupt the opposition as soon as your team loses possession. *Requires immediate reaction from the closest players around the ball. *Create defensive numerical superiority around the ball carrier. *The goal is to take away passing &

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

4 months

Space is a critical concept in ⚽️. More Space = More Time = Better Decisions That’s why it is important that a player understands how to ⬇️⬇️⬇️ See/Find Space Occupy Space Manipulate Space Exploit Space The effective utilization of space can unlock any opponent.

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

3 months

Great Visual! 👏 Rotations & positional movement allow a team to change the picture to create new problems for the opponent. *They help create new SPACES to exploit. *They help create positional, numerical & qualitative advantages *They move the opponent out of key spaces.

Jamie Scott

@JamiescottUV

4 months

📌 Understanding Rotations & Movements: Conclusions: - Vertical movement is bad, creates difficult angles and attracts pressure ❌ - Diagonal movement/rotation is good. It confuses defences by occupying a high volume of defenders and spans more zones✅

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

1 year

“Annotations in a Defending Video Session” *Use 2 colors to split the grid in half. *Use 1 color to show a quadrant in the grid. *Use linking lines to show the connection between def players. Video feedback is an important tool in a player's development. Utilizing different

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Devin Zvosec

@CoachZvosec

11 months

"Space-Oriented Counter-Pressing" *Dominate & control the space around the ball carrier. *Immediate pressure to the ball from the closest player. *Supporting players start to close in on the ball carrier. *Try to drive the opponent into a defensive overload or technical mistake.

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